Equipment needed:
– hiking backpack;
– Hiking boots (ankle high);
– waterproof windproof jacket;
– fleece or sweater to protect against the wind;
– Long and/or short hiking pants;
– Appropriate hiking clothing relative to the season and the altitudes you will reach;
– Water container of at least one liter.
Suggested equipment:
– sun hat;
– sunscreen;
– sunglasses;
– Light down jacket, wool hat and light gloves;
– Headlamp or flashlight;
– telescopic trekking poles.
TREKKING IN THE SILA NATIONAL PARK – Sila Grande
The itinerary begins at the Park Arboretum, located in Sbanditi, an area of about 90 hectares that, once an abandoned former forest nursery, has been transformed by the Sila National Park Authority into a biodiversity garden. From here, we will head to the summit of Cozzo del Principe, a peak that offers spectacular views of the vastness of Sila.
We will continue our walk through lush forests, then reach the charming Macchialonga Lake, a corner of serenity surrounded by unspoiled nature. The next stage will take us to the summit of Serra Ripollata, from which we will enjoy breathtaking views.
The descent will then begin toward the Neto River valley, passing through the striking Arnocampo forest, where there are impressive specimens of centuries-old oaks. Here time seems to stand still, and the walk becomes almost meditative, amid the colors and sounds of a nature that still retains all its primordial power.
